What is the difference between Light DAK Sand and T'au Light Ochre?

ΔE 18 (loose). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Light DAK Sand vs T'au Light Ochre

Light DAK Sand

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4146P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e9b56b (estimate)

T'au Light Ochre

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8883a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light DAK Sand.

Can I use T'au Light Ochre instead of Light DAK Sand?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light DAK Sand.

Can I use Light DAK Sand instead of T'au Light Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light DAK Sand is noticeably lighter, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Light DAK Sand on the colour wheel See T'au Light Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Light DAK Sand

Light DAK Sand vs Ungor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close · closer than T'au Light Ochre
Light DAK Sand vs Bestigor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose · closer than T'au Light Ochre
Light DAK Sand vs Karak StoneColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose · closer than T'au Light Ochre

Other Army Painter paints close to T'au Light Ochre

T'au Light Ochre vs Camo Sand (WP4043P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Light DAK Sand
T'au Light Ochre vs Yellow DuneWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Light DAK Sand
T'au Light Ochre vs Barren YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Light DAK Sand

All matches: Light DAK Sand equivalents · T'au Light Ochre equivalents